Title
Liquor License - La Santisima Nightclub
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 06070125.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Juanita Esparza, Agent
License Type
Series 6 - Bar
Location
4139 W. Bell Road, Ste. 7
Zoning Classification: C-2 SP
Council District: 1
This request is for an ownership and location transfer of a liquor license for a bar. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 13, 2019.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I am experienced licensee committed to upholding the highest standards for it's business practices & employees. I have been trained in the techniques of legal & responsibility & have taken the Title 4 liquor law training course. I will oversee all employees and they will be properly trained in all aspects of the liquor law training course. I will provide a safe experience for all staff and bar patrons."
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
"La Santisima Nightclub wishes to provide entertainment, generate job opportunities, and provide safe environment for the public. In addition, La Santisima Nightclub will responsibly adhere to all state and federal tax laws and maintain a strict adherence to the security requirements of the city and state."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Liquor License Data - La Santisima Nightclub
Liquor License Map - La Santisima Nightclub
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the City Clerk Department.